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Data Plan Estimator - How Much Data Do I Need

How much data do you need for your cell phone plan? To estimate how much data you need, account for how much time (and data) you spend using email, messaging, apps, and browsing the internet. You can also use a data calculator to get a data estimate, or install a third-party app to track your data on your device.For an accurate estimate of your total data usage, use the tool and sliders below. Knowing how much data you may need can help you select a plan and save you from overage fees. Please note: If you have a family shared plan, you should consider your family usage when estimating your total needs.

Estimated Total Monthly Data Usage:

The usage estimates for each activity built into the calculation are based on a blend of the estimates used by major carriers in the data calculators at their websites. We said it at the top of the page, and we'll say it again here: Actual data usage will vary widely by activity and device. Wirefly does not warranty the accuracy of these estimates.

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This data usage calculator is for estimating your data usage and is based on publicly available market data. Actual data usage may vary from carrier-to-carrier and could be dependent on the type of device you are using.

How do you control your data usage? Here are some steps you can take to control the amount of data you use:

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